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BYD Seal U vs Ford Capri comparison

Compare performance (324 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 36,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal U or Ford Capri?

BYD Seal U vs Ford Capri: Key differences

BYD Seal U

4.1 (7 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • only slightly lighter

Ford Capri

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Seal U

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BYD Seal U is barely cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the Ford Capri costs 36,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,065 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Seal U is moderately more efficient: consuming 12.1 kWh/100km compared to 13.8 kWh/100km for the Ford Capri. That’s a difference of about 1.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Ford Capri offers markedly more range – reaching up to 627 km, about 127 km more than the BYD Seal U.

Capri

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Capri offers very slightly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 324 HP. That’s roughly 16 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Capri is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the BYD Seal U takes 5.9 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Capri delivers moderately more torque with 679 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 129 Nm more.

Seal U

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BYD Seal U is only slightly lighter – 1,940 kg compared to 2,001 kg. The difference is around 61 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Capri offers marginally more boot space – 572 L compared to 552 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Capri carries markedly more – 587 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 177 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Capri is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £36,300
Capri

Ford Capri

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 190 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.8 - 16.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 439 - 627 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,300 - 39,800 £
Price
36,300 - 50,900 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.1 - 20.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.8 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
70 - 500 km
Electric Range
439 - 627 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 71 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,940 - 2,147 kg
Curb weight
2,001 - 2,175 kg
Trunk capacity
425 - 552 L
Trunk capacity
572 L
Length
4,785 mm
Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,872 mm
Height
1,668 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,440 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 kg
Payload
559 - 587 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 - 324 HP
Power HP
190 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 8 s
Max Speed
175 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 - 550 Nm
Torque
350 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
160 - 238 kW
Power kW
140 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Ford
What drivetrain options does the BYD Seal U have?

The BYD Seal U is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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